Sunday, 30 June 2013

More Than One in Three Women Worldwide Victims of Domestic Violence

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Across the world, more than one in three
women is a victim of domestic violence.
That data was released by the World Health Organization which also confirmed
that women in Asia and the Middle East are most affected by domestic violence.

The World Health Organization report is
believed to be the very first study of its kind into the prevalence of violence
against women and its impact on female health. The agency estimates that
worldwide, as many as 30% of women face violence at the hands of their domestic
partners.

The World Health Organization confirms that
these are shocking statistics, and it also confirms that these statistics are
seen across the world. Overall, data from more than 81 countries was analyzed
as part of the study, but the World Health Organization did not single out specific
countries for their record on domestic violence against women.

The highest incidence of abuse was reported
from Asia, especially from India, East Timor and Bangladesh, where as many as
37.7% of all women are affected by domestic violence. In the Middle East, the rate
was almost the same at 37%, while sub-Saharan Africa followed with a 6.6%
incidence of domestic violence against women. In high-income countries like the
United States and Japan, about 23.2% of women are affected by domestic
violence.

The World Health Organization data also
strongly links domestic violence to crime. According to the World Health Organization
data, as many as 38% of female murder victims are killed by their male domestic
partners.

Allegations of domestic violence can have a
very disruptive effect on a person’s life.You may face social censure, and may lose access to your
children.